Escitalopram Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
223
Total Quantity
9,128
NHS Cost
£570
vs National Avg
-21.6%
WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 223 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £570 to the NHS. This is 21.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £570 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.6% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -21.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.